GOOD NEWS: Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppy Finds New Home!

Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson shares this good news regarding a Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy that was found recently: “This cute Chesapeake Bay Retriever X Labrador Retriever... [Read more]

PHOTO: Des Moines Animal Control Officer Helps Some Ducklings

You know your animals are in good hands when this kind of thing happens – Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson was driving by the Green River Thursday, when she happened upon a Momma... [Read more]

PHOTO: ‘Berkley’ The Stray Dog Is Happy In His New Home

Des Moines Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson sent us the following pic and update on ‘Berkley,’ a stray dog found at Highline Community College. Here is a cute pic of Berkley in his new... [Read more]

‘Beardsley,’ A Dog Almost Hit By A Car On Pac Highway South, Needs A Home

Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson alerts us that ‘Beardsley,’ a cute Shih Tzu-type stray that was almost hit by a car on Pacific Highway South, needs a new home. ‘Beardsley’... [Read more]

Des Moines Animal Control To Emphasize Leash Laws Starting This Week

Beginning this week and continuing through the summer, Des Moines Police Department’s Animal Control will be focusing on a ‘Leash Law Emphasis,’ specifically targeting city parks and... [Read more]

UPDATE: ‘Wookie’ The Happy, Healthy, Outgoing Dog Gets Adopted

UPDATE 4/16/11: Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson tells us that “’Wookie’ the dog went home with his new family Saturday (April 16) after having all his “doctoring”... [Read more]

LETTER: Some Recommendations For Des Moines Animal Control

TO THE WATERLAND BLOG EDITOR: Thank you for the update on the Pierce County Animal Control recommendations.  I commend Des Moines for following through and getting these suggestions in addition to keeping... [Read more]

Statements By Mayor Sheckler, Police Chief O’Leary About Dog Shooting

Des Moines Mayor Bob Sheckler and interim Police Chief John O’Leary addressed the city council – and the public – about the “Rosie the Newfoundland” incident during the Jan. 13 meeting. Prepared... [Read more]

PETS: ‘Bear’ The Black Lab Has Found A Home For The Holidays!

The photo above shows “Bear,” a black Labrador Retriever (he’s on the right) put up for adoption by Des Moines Animal Control last week (see our previous story here), with Jerrod, his... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Disgust’ With Des Moines Police, Animal Control Over Shooting

This was a tragic case of animal abuse on the part of three officers who were not trained to respond to a simple case of lost dog. I am not surprised, however, because I have been involved in several... [Read more]

UPDATE: “Leonard” A Blue/Grey Short-Haired Kitty Gets Adopted!

On Tuesday (Aug. 24th), we received the following email from Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson regarding “Leonard,” the blue/grey short-haired cat we posted an adoption notice for... [Read more]

Proof That We’re Good For Something: New Home Found For Dachshund!

Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson reports some good news – due to the posting we did on Aug. 13th (read it here) showcasing “Oscar Meyer,” the black and tan male Dachshund... [Read more]

Adopt “Oscar Meyer,” A Black and Tan Male Dachshund

Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson wants our Readers to know that they have a black and tan male Dachshund, about a year old, up for adoption. Here’s Jan’s description of... [Read more]

POLICE BLOTTER: Robber Arrested, Special Olympics & Animal Control

Here’s this week’s Des Moines Police Department’s Police Blotter, with local crime news fed to us directly from our good friends at the DMPD. This week’s news include the arrest... [Read more]